Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL With BrakeBuddy Supplemental Braking System
Updated 08/06/2020 | Published 11/14/2018
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To flat tow your 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL you will need to start with compatible base plates; because you have a Blue Ox tow bar and assuming you have the standard factory bumper the best option is the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1139 which will be compatible with Blue Ox tow bars Alpha # BX7380, Avail # BX7420 as well as Aventa, Aladdin, Adventurer, Ambassador, Acclaim, Allure, and Trion. If your Blue Ox tow bar does not have integrated safety cables you will need those and can use the Blue Ox # BX88196. For a wiring kit that will allow your 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL lights to function while being towed you can use the Roadmaster 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267. You will need to use Stop Light Switch Kit # RM-751490 as well as the 12 Volt Outlet Kit # RM-9332 to power a BrakeBuddy which plugs into your Jeep's 12V outlet. Finally, it is likely you will need a high-low adapter such as # BX88130 to keep your tow bar level with your tow vehicle. The adapter you need is going to depend on some measurements you'll need to take. I have added a link to a help article on high-low adapters which explains the measurements you'll need, as well as a link to our page with our selection of adapters. I have also added links to videos of installs of some of these parts on a 2018 Wrangler for you to take a look at.
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To flat tow your 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL you will need to start with compatible base plates; because you have a Blue Ox tow bar and assuming you have the standard factory bumper the best option is the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1139 which will be compatible with Blue Ox tow bars Alpha # BX7380, Avail # BX7420 as well as Aventa, Aladdin, Adventurer, Ambassador, Acclaim, Allure, and Trion. If your Blue Ox tow bar does not have integrated safety cables you will need those and can use the Blue Ox # BX88196.
For a wiring kit that will allow your 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL lights to function while being towed you can use the Roadmaster 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267. You will need to use Stop Light Switch Kit # RM-751490 as well as the 12 Volt Outlet Kit # RM-9332 to power a BrakeBuddy which plugs into your Jeep's 12V outlet.
Lyn J.
7/29/2020
I'm purchasing a motorhome with an Air Force One brake system already installed. I will want to install the complementary system in a 2020 Jeep Wrangler JL (unlimited). Do you sell the necessary components without the hardware necessary for the coach itself? Thanks!
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Jorge
11/14/2018
To flat tow your 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL you will need to start with compatible base plates; because you have a Blue Ox tow bar and assuming you have the standard factory bumper the best option is the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1139 which will be compatible with Blue Ox tow bars Alpha # BX7380, Avail # BX7420 as well as Aventa, Aladdin, Adventurer, Ambassador, Acclaim, Allure, and Trion. If your Blue Ox tow bar does not have integrated safety cables you will need those and can use the Blue Ox # BX88196. For a wiring kit that will allow your 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL lights to function while being towed you can use the Roadmaster 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267. You will need to use Stop Light Switch Kit # RM-751490 as well as the 12 Volt Outlet Kit # RM-9332 to power a BrakeBuddy which plugs into your Jeep's 12V outlet. Finally, it is likely you will need a high-low adapter such as # BX88130 to keep your tow bar level with your tow vehicle. The adapter you need is going to depend on some measurements you'll need to take. I have added a link to a help article on high-low adapters which explains the measurements you'll need, as well as a link to our page with our selection of adapters. I have also added links to videos of installs of some of these parts on a 2018 Wrangler for you to take a look at.